Do you train like an athlete?

In most sports athletes need to be strong and fast, so why do most of them train like bodybuilders? (or try to..) Whats more important to you looking good down the beach or getting knocked for six on the field.

Incorporating numerous training methods into your program can drastically improve your chances of being stronger, bigger and faster and hopefully should get some attention from the other sex as well if that's what your after!!

1. Heavy Lifting - This can involve your traditional lifts such as deads, squats, bench(although most of you need to learn how to bench properly) or more strongman events such as tyre flips, log press, car pulls/pushes and even atlas stone lifting. If your just starting out I would stick with a heavy set of 5 reps, otherwise push yourself to heavy singles or doubles.

2. Lifting Fast - This speed work involves the use of dynamic or plyometrics exercises such as broad jumps, box jumps, depth jumps any type of jumps and for the upper body explosive press-ups, medicine ball throws, tornado ball. Depending on what equipment you have incorporating bands and chains for your dynamic work will be very useful (although not for beginners)

3. Reps - This is one thing most people do except this is all they do. Keeping your muscles under tension for a period of time will help add mass to your frame. This much needed mass can then be used to develop your strength and speed.

In addition to these basic 3 things, don't forget your conditioning or grip work. Check out the videos below

Keep it simple but train hard

Lift Big & Get Strong

Strength & Performance Coach

Sean

sean.keefe@hotmail.com

p.s remember all this training that you do will be undone without proper nutrition and rest

p.p.s If you have any questions regarding training or nutrition please hit me up an email